Human Resources Generalist

Red River Human Services Foundation•Fargo, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Red River Human Services is seeking an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated, and organized Human Resources Generalist. The role supports day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, compliance, and staff support. It serves as a resource for employee HR questions and coordinates background checks, MVRs, terminations, evaluations, and investigations. The position also assists with developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, supports benefits enrollment and vendor relationships, and participates in professional development. The role provides additional organizational and administrative support through Board and committee meetings, special events, meeting preparation, and other responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to responsive, positive service to employees, leadership, and external partners. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Fargo/West Fargo, with some responsibility for Wahpeton. Travel is required, and the employee must maintain a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Occasional early morning, evening, or special-event hours may be needed for Board meetings, Red River meetings or activities, and open enrollment. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment and passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The starting salary range is $50,000+. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Requirements

Associate degree required; a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
At least 2 years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or similar role required.
Working knowledge of HR best practices, recruitment, and basic employment law as applicable to North Dakota and Minnesota.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to accuracy and confidentiality when handling HR and employee data.
Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, external vendors, and Board members.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

SHRM certification is highly preferred.
Experience with benefits administration, recruitment, and HRIS systems is strongly desired.
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits systems such as Bamboo, Employee Navigator, Blue Cross Blue Shield portals, WEX, and LEAP, and with Microsoft 365/Teams.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations.
Assist with recruitment and onboarding.
Administer benefits and support benefits enrollment and vendor relationships.
Maintain employee records and support compliance activities.
Respond to employee HR questions and provide staff support.
Coordinate background checks, MVRs, terminations, evaluations, and investigations.
Assist with developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
Participate in professional development.
Provide organizational support for Board and committee meetings, special events, meeting preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.